Does temporary possession of a banded/transmitter caught raptor count towards your yearly quota?

The correct answer is that temporary possession of a banded or transmitter-caught raptor does not count toward your yearly quota. This means that if a falconer has a raptor that they’ve temporarily possessed, such as for rehabilitation or research purposes, it does not affect the number of raptors they are allowed to take in a given year.

This regulation is crucial because it allows falconers to engage in necessary conservation or rehabilitation activities without it impacting their permitted take of raptors. For example, if a falconer finds a raptor that is injured, they can assist in its recovery without worrying that they will exceed their annual limit on capturing raptors for falconry purposes.

The other answer choices suggest scenarios that would incorrectly influence the yearly quota, which is not in line with the regulations. The ten-day rule or status of the raptor (injured or not) are not relevant to this specific regulation regarding temporary possession.